masslive.com topics: kathleen-bourquetag:topics.masslive.com,2015:tag/kathleen-bourque2015-08-02T21:46:10ZMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceWest Springfield approves $2.6 million in bonding for library projecttag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.117562972013-12-03T04:13:51Z2013-12-03T22:07:59ZThe West Springfield Town Council voted 9-0 in favor of granting the library renovation and expansion an additional $2.6 million in bonding funds, bringing the total amount of the project's budget to $16 million.Christopher Goudreau | Special to The Republican http://connect.masslive.com/user/Cgoudreau4523/index.html
The West Springfield Town Council voted 9-0 in favor of granting the library renovation and expansion an additional $2.6 million in bonding funds, bringing the total amount of the project's budget to $16 million.
West Springfield delays vote on bonding for library renovationtag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.115893242013-11-06T23:15:11Z2013-11-06T23:19:59ZCouncil President Kathleen Bourque said Mayor Gregory C. Neffinger was unable to attend the hearing and because he submitted the additional bonding, the council had no choice but to delay the vote. The Republican Newsroomhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/the-republican-news/index.html
Council President Kathleen Bourque said Mayor Gregory C. Neffinger was unable to attend the hearing and because he submitted the additional bonding, the council had no choice but to delay the vote.
Hard Rock casino supporters, opponents confident ahead of West Springfield referendum votetag:www.masslive.com,2013:/politics/index.ssf//2591.112099532013-09-09T22:24:11Z2013-09-09T22:25:11ZAccording to campaign finance documents filed with the city, Hard Rock and the pro-casino movement spent nearly $1 million trying to get the project approved while opponents working with the grassroots No Casino West Springfield Inc. spent just over $1,600 of the nearly $2,000 they collected.Robert Rizzuto | rrizzuto@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/rrizzuto/index.html
According to campaign finance documents filed with the city, Hard Rock and the pro-casino movement spent nearly $1 million trying to get the project approved while opponents working with the grassroots No Casino West Springfield Inc. spent just over $1,600 of the nearly $2,000 they collected.
West Springfield Town Council postpones vote on Elks Lodge purchasetag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.110226842013-08-06T01:33:15Z2013-08-06T01:37:04ZThe mayor had hoped to close on the city's $450,000 purchase of the Elks Lodge property by Friday.Sandra Constantine, The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/sconstantine/index.html
The mayor had hoped to close on the city's $450,000 purchase of the Elks Lodge property by Friday.
West Springfield mayor, Town Council president disagree over setting meetingtag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.110087452013-08-02T22:05:04Z2013-08-02T22:07:40ZThe mayor said that the Town Council has rules and procedures that can move matters forward or slow them down.Sandra Constantine, The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/sconstantine/index.html
The mayor said that the Town Council has rules and procedures that can move matters forward or slow them down.
West Springfield Town Council sets Sept. 10 for Hard Rock casino vote by residentstag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.109539032013-07-24T02:12:55Z2013-08-22T18:00:40ZThe Town Council took five minutes Tuesday to set a Sept. date for a referendum on whether residents want a casino and to approve the wording of a ballot question.Sandra Constantine, The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/sconstantine/index.html
The Town Council took five minutes Tuesday to set a Sept. date for a referendum on whether residents want a casino and to approve the wording of a ballot question.
West Springfield Town Council sets date for referendum on Hard Rock casino proposal tag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.109530242013-07-23T23:21:53Z2013-07-23T23:31:08ZSome councilors and the developer working on Hard Rock International Hotel & Casino's $800 million plan to build a casino in West Springfield want a referendum on the project sooner rather than later.Sandra Constantine, The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/sconstantine/index.html
Some councilors and the developer working on Hard Rock International Hotel & Casino's $800 million plan to build a casino in West Springfield want a referendum on the project sooner rather than later.
West Springfield town councilors call special meeting to set date for Hard Rock casino referendumtag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.109345252013-07-19T20:00:46Z2013-07-19T23:54:01ZHard Rock developer Mark Rivers said he wants to get a a referendum set in West Springfield sooner rather than later.Sandra Constantine, The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/sconstantine/index.html
Hard Rock developer Mark Rivers said he wants to get a a referendum set in West Springfield sooner rather than later.
West Springfield Town Council moving to schedule casino referendum before Big Etag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.108999672013-07-12T23:23:37Z2013-07-12T23:31:58ZThe Town Council needs to set a Sept. 10 casino referendum by Aug. 6 to give the town clerk enough time to prepare for a special elction, according to the board's vice president.Sandra Constantine, The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/sconstantine/index.html
The Town Council needs to set a Sept. 10 casino referendum by Aug. 6 to give the town clerk enough time to prepare for a special elction, according to the board's vice president.
West Springfield Town Council sets Thursday meeting for casino agreement votetag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.108823342013-07-09T21:21:27Z2013-07-09T21:23:58ZOfficials say they are working hard to get a host community agreement signed by Wednesday by the representatives of the city and casino.Sandra Constantine, The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/sconstantine/index.html
Officials say they are working hard to get a host community agreement signed by Wednesday by the representatives of the city and casino.
West Springfield Town Council President Kathleen Bourque says she won't seek reelectiontag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.108154322013-06-25T21:50:00Z2013-06-25T21:51:28ZOne official called outgoing Town Council President Kathleen A. Bourque the most prepared council he has ever met.Sandra Constantine, The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/sconstantine/index.html
One official called outgoing Town Council President Kathleen A. Bourque the most prepared council he has ever met.
Year old chair brouhaha in West Springfield triggers call of election year politics by Mayor Gregory Neffingertag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.107346882013-06-11T23:00:00Z2013-06-11T23:01:07ZMayor Neffinger has accused his mayoral challenger Edward C. Sullivan of being behind a Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination complaint stemming from a nearly year-old controversy about new chairs ordered for the Town Council office.Sandra Constantine, The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/sconstantine/index.html
Mayor Neffinger has accused his mayoral challenger Edward C. Sullivan of being behind a Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination complaint stemming from a nearly year-old controversy about new chairs ordered for the Town Council office.
West Springfield officials laud adoption of senior, veterans property tax rebate programtag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.103108282013-04-08T18:19:55Z2013-04-08T18:20:54ZThe city's human resources director is charged with developing a property tax rebate program for seniors and veterans.Sandra Constantine, The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/sconstantine/index.html
The city's human resources director is charged with developing a property tax rebate program for seniors and veterans.
West Springfield officials to start over with new animal control ordinance following spat over catstag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.103110372013-04-06T14:00:00Z2013-04-06T14:00:56ZMayor Gregory Neffinger says it is very hard to come up with the proper legal language to empower the city to deal with problem cats.Sandra Constantine, The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/sconstantine/index.html
Mayor Gregory Neffinger says it is very hard to come up with the proper legal language to empower the city to deal with problem cats.
West Springfield Public Library renovation, expansion plans approved by Massachusetts Board of Library Commissionerstag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.103114312013-04-06T00:10:00Z2013-04-06T00:11:35ZA project to renovate and expand the West Springfield Public Library would increase the facility's size from 19,000 to 34,000 square feet.Sandra Constantine, The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/sconstantine/index.html
A project to renovate and expand the West Springfield Public Library would increase the facility's size from 19,000 to 34,000 square feet.
West Springfield to seek state aid for new or renovated Coburn Elementary Schooltag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.102905432013-04-04T02:05:00Z2013-04-04T02:05:14ZThe president of the Town Council has called the board's move to get in the state funding pipeline regarding school "proactive."Sandra Constantine, The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/sconstantine/index.html
The president of the Town Council has called the board's move to get in the state funding pipeline regarding school "proactive."
West Springfield Mayor Gregory Neffinger issues plan to improve communication with city councilorstag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.101886592013-03-16T13:00:00Z2013-03-16T14:13:22ZCity council President Kathleen Bourque says all that is needed is “simple communication.” Sandra Constantine, The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/sconstantine/index.html
City council President Kathleen Bourque says all that is needed is “simple communication.”
West Springfield Mayor Gregory Neffinger, city council, resume debate over access to informationtag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.101169322013-03-05T04:00:00Z2013-03-05T05:17:01ZThe mayor said the Town Council president should meet with him twice a month.Sandra Constantine, The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/sconstantine/index.html
The mayor said the Town Council president should meet with him twice a month.
West Springfield Town Council takes wait and see approach to public records request made to mayortag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.99232162013-02-05T02:45:00Z2013-02-05T02:52:10ZThe Town Council has requested a variety of financial information from the city, including how much work on the mayor's office cost.Sandra Constantine, The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/sconstantine/index.html
The Town Council has requested a variety of financial information from the city, including how much work on the mayor's office cost.
West Springfield Town Council seeks advice from attorney general in tug-of-war with Mayor Gregory Neffinger over public informationtag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.98825722013-01-29T23:30:00Z2013-01-30T01:27:18ZThe mayor said all town councilors have to do if they want information is to talk to him.Sandra Constantine, The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/sconstantine/index.html
The mayor said all town councilors have to do if they want information is to talk to him.